"Some of FIFA 10's refinements are clearly meant to increase the speed and intensity of gameplay. Passing seems a little crisper than before, with through balls floating a little less than in FIFA 09. Goalkeepers are more aggressive, as are headers in and around the box -- an improvement over what Rutter lamented as "lame headers" in FIFA 09."

They're fine. I actually prefer an always connected experience.
I'd really prefer an offline way to play, but its not a bother.
I don't really like them, and am more reluctant to buy a game because of it.
I won't buy them. I want my games offline.